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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| cryptic | secret |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |