GRE Word List

VELOCITY

quickness of motion : speed

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

Random words

WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
apparentopen to view : visible
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum