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
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
unfetterto free from fetters
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
appriseto give notice to : tell
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
acmethe highest point or stage