GRE Word List

BREACH

infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard

The meaning of the word breach is infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard.

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WordMeaning
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
drivelnonsense
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
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cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes