GRE Word List
SEVERITY
harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity; ADJ. severe: harsh; strict; extremely violent or intense
The meaning of the word severity is harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity; ADJ. severe: harsh; strict; extremely violent or intense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indiscriminate | choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions |
| discretion | prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary |
| distinction | honor; excellence; difference; contrast; discrimination; Ex. graduated with distinction; Ex. a writer of real distinction |
| titter | nervous giggle; nervous laugh; V. |
| nubile | marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial |
| pellucid | transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand |
| quibble | minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil |
| propitious | favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign |
| expedient | suitable (for a particular purpose although not necessarily morally correct); practical; politic(prudent); N: something expedient |
| impetuous | violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision |