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 |
|---|---|
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| pundit | pandit |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |