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.

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cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
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spoofdeceive
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