GRE Word List
INTERSTICE
narrow space between things
The meaning of the word interstice is narrow space between things.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sporadic | occurring irregularly; intermittent |
| imbalance | lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion |
| trifling | trivial; unimportant |
| sublimate | refine; purify; replace (natural urges) with socially acceptable activities; change between a solid state and a gaseous state |
| compelling | overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel |
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |
| wring | twist (to extract liquid); extract by twisting; wrench painfully (necks or hands) |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| address | direct a speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one's efforts or attention to; make with a destination; N: formal speech |
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
