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
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
recuperateto get back : regain
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
imminentready to take place : happening soon
replicateduplicate
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome