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 |
|---|---|
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| calculated | apt |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |