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 |
|---|---|
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| cohorts | companion |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |