GRE Word List
HIATUS
gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
The meaning of the word hiatus is gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smattering | slight knowledge; small scattered number or amount; Ex. smattering of German |
| demure | (of a woman or child) grave; quiet and serious; coy; pretending to be demure |
| venal | capable of being bribed; corrupt; CF. vernal |
| apprehensive | fearful; discerning |
| predispose | give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition |
| quay | dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats) |
| boon | blessing; benefit; something very helpful |
| mediocre | ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad |
| savant | scholar; learned person; CF. savoir: know |
| representational | showing things as they actually appear in real life |