GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

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sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
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malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
condigndeserved
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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lardera place where food is stored : pantry
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage