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 |
|---|---|
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| viable | capable of living |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| condole | grieve |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |