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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| influx | a coming in |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |