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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travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
crabbedmarked by a forbidding moroseness
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
repelto drive back : repulse