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
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
legenda story coming down from the past
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
jibeto be in accord : agree
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
billowwave
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language