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
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
steeplofty
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
tentativenot fully worked out or developed