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 |
|---|---|
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| demented | mad |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |