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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WordMeaning
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
pliantpliable
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude