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
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
drabslattern
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
retortto pay or hurl back : return