GRE Word List

CELERITY

rapidity of motion or action

The meaning of the word celerity is rapidity of motion or action.

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WordMeaning
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
bestialof or relating to beasts
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable