GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

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WordMeaning
jesta joking or mocking remark
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
uproariousmarked by uproar
plaitpleat
raptlifted up and carried away
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dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit