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

WordMeaning
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
redressto set right : remedy
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)