GRE Word List

BROACH

brooch

The meaning of the word broach is brooch.

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WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
seismicof, subject to, or caused by an earthquake
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
broachbrooch
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
unassumingnot assuming : modest