GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
vendorone that vends : seller
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
briman upper or outer margin : verge
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
apparentopen to view : visible
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect