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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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
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
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indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
provenanceorigin
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger