GRE Word List
LEVITY
lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
The meaning of the word levity is lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disjunction | act or state of separation; disunity; CF. disjunctive: expressing a choice between two ideas; CF. conjunction; CF. conjunctive |
| illusory | illusive; deceptive; not real |
| unearthly | not earthly; supernatural; weird; ghostly |
| pharisee | Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person |
| uproarious | marked by commotion or uproar; very noisy (esp. with laughter); hilarious; causing loud laughter; extremely funny |
| emancipate | set free; liberate |
| disport | amuse; Ex. disport oneself; CF. divert |
| hurl | throw forcefully; shout out violently |
| addiction | compulsive habitual need |
| millennium | thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity |
