GRE Word List
ORIFICE
an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
The meaning of the word orifice is an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
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| migrant | one that migrates: such as |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
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