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
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sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
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whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
natationthe action or art of swimming
ponderousof very great weight
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion