GRE Word List

CHASM

a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge

The meaning of the word chasm is a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge.

Random words

WordMeaning
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
leave-takingdeparture
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
deferput off
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable