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
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
deferput off
peccadilloa slight offense
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism