GRE Word List
CLEFT
a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
The meaning of the word cleft is a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |