GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

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WordMeaning
bacchanalorgy
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
notcha V-shaped indentation
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
cloistera monastic establishment
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray