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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |