GRE Word List

SEVERITY

the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh

The meaning of the word severity is the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh.

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WordMeaning
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heedto pay attention
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aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
bullya blustering, browbeating person
canarda false or unfounded report or story
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
compartmenta separate division or section
ingratean ungrateful person