GRE Word List

GLOSSARY

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WordMeaning
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
gauchelacking social experience or grace
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
striatedmarked with striations or striae
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom