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
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
imminentready to take place : happening soon
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
finishto come to an end : terminate
reverberatereflect
tricksterone who tricks: such as
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable