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
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
determinatehaving defined limits
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
reparablecapable of being repaired
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness