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
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
eventualcontingent
mischancebad luck
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will