GRE Word List
FISSURE
crevice; crack
The meaning of the word fissure is crevice; crack.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| olfactory | concerning the sense of smell |
| waft | move gently (in air or in seas) by wind or waves; Ex. leaves wafting past the window |
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
| beatific | giving or showing bliss; blissful |
| unrequited | not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love |
| obituary | death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ. |
| leash | restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash |
| quiescent | dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence |
| repulsion | distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse') |
| shimmer | shine with a flickering light; glimmer intermittently; Ex. The moonlight shimmered on the water; N. |