GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

The meaning of the word velocity is quickness of motion : speed.

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WordMeaning
retractto draw back or in
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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
uniquebeing the only one : sole
violatebreak
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simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
abortiveprematurely born
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