GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

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magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
hideto put out of sight : secrete
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner