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 |
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attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
knoll | a small round hill : mound |
dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
oculist | ophthalmologist |
dolt | a stupid person |
fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |