GRE Word List
HIATUS
a break in or as if in a material object : gap
The meaning of the word hiatus is a break in or as if in a material object : gap.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
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| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
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| flamboyant | marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior |
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