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
saboteurone that practices sabotage
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes