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.

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WordMeaning
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
retrenchcut down
postulatedemand
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
prateto talk long and idly : chatter