GRE Word List
VELOCITY
quickness of motion : speed
The meaning of the word velocity is quickness of motion : speed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| debut | a first appearance |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| collected | gathered together |