GRE Word List

BROOCH

an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck

The meaning of the word brooch is an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck.

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WordMeaning
crescendoa gradual increase
penetrateto pass into or through
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
entitybeing
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue