GRE Word List
INTERSTICE
a space that intervenes between things
The meaning of the word interstice is a space that intervenes between things.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |