GRE Word List

BROACH

brooch

The meaning of the word broach is brooch.

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WordMeaning
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
sparenot being used
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth