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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ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
supersede | to cause to be set aside |
dour | stern |
crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |