GRE Word List

FISSURE

a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting

The meaning of the word fissure is a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting.

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WordMeaning
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
passiveacted upon by an external agency
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
ripto tear or split apart or open
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging