GRE Word List

BRITTLE

easily broken, cracked, or snapped

The meaning of the word brittle is easily broken, cracked, or snapped.

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WordMeaning
lunarcrescent
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices