GRE Word List
CELERITY
speed; rapidity
The meaning of the word celerity is speed; rapidity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inductive | pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general |
| protocol | diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport. |
| plutocracy | society ruled by the wealthy |
| plummet | fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted. |
| legato | (of music) played smoothly |
| germinate | cause to sprout; sprout |
| heresy | opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic |
| idyllic | charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
| brand | trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar. |
