GRE Word List

PROLIXITY

unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long

The meaning of the word prolixity is unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long.

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WordMeaning
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
lacerationthe act of lacerating
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
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frolicfull of fun : merry
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis