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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pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
penetrateto pass into or through
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
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