GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

Random words

WordMeaning
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
morticianundertaker
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
cadavera dead body