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
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
punditpandit
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension