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.

Random words

WordMeaning
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
foregoto go before : precede
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
consortassociate
rotundaa round building
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire