GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

Random words

WordMeaning
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
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equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
bolstera long pillow or cushion
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