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
abbreviateto make briefer
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
carriondead and putrefying flesh
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential