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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
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| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| conspire | plot |
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