GRE Word List
VELOCITY
quickness of motion : speed
The meaning of the word velocity is quickness of motion : speed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| antecede | precede |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |