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GRE Word List # GRE/M345

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Explanation of severity (noun)
form: severities

excessive sternness; harshness; rigor; rigorousness; inclemency; stiffness



   
Explanation of levity (noun)
form: levities

a manner lacking seriousness



   
Explanation of despotism (noun)
form: despotisms

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator; absolutism; authoritarianism; one-man rule; shogunate; totalitarianism; tyranny



   
Explanation of behemoth (noun)
a person of exceptional importance and reputation; giant; heavyweight; titan



   
Explanation of magnate (noun)
form: magnates

a very wealthy or powerful businessman; king; mogul; power; top executive; tycoon



   
Explanation of barterer (noun)
a trader who exchanges goods and not money



   
Explanation of yen (noun)
form: yen

the basic unit of money in Japan



   
Explanation of altruistic (adjective)
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others



   
Explanation of febricity (noun)
a rise in the temperature of the body; pyrexia; feverishness



   
Explanation of histrion (noun)
a theatrical performer; player; thespian; role player



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