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.

Random words

WordMeaning
flirtto move erratically : flit
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain