GRE Word List

BROACH

brooch

The meaning of the word broach is brooch.

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WordMeaning
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
beleaguerbesiege
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation