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
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
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recessthe action of receding : recession
smeara viscous or sticky substance
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals