GRE Word List

GORGE

a narrow passage through land

The meaning of the word gorge is a narrow passage through land.

Random words

WordMeaning
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
invalidnot valid:
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme