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

WordMeaning
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
guisea form or style of dress : costume
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger