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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously