GRE Word List
RIFT
narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
The meaning of the word rift is narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indomitable | unconquerable; unyielding |
| mongrel | plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ. |
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement |
| compulsive | resulting from compulsion |
| talon | claw of bird |
| seep | pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage |
| lucid | easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity |
| impair | injure; hurt; damage |
| ineffable | unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy |
| caliber | ability; quality; diameter of the inside of a round cylinder; Ex. work of very high caliber |