GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

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WordMeaning
finitehaving definite or definable limits
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
equipoisea state of equilibrium
gauntexcessively thin and angular
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain