GRE Word List
LONGEVITY
a long duration of individual life
The meaning of the word longevity is a long duration of individual life.
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| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
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| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |