GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

Random words

WordMeaning
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
compilationthe act or process of compiling
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
freebooterpirate
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest