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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
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