GRE Word List

ORIENTATION

the act or process of orienting or of being oriented

The meaning of the word orientation is the act or process of orienting or of being oriented.

Random words

WordMeaning
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
betokento typify beforehand : presage
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds