GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
induceto move by persuasion or influence
hirsutehairy
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
searbeing dried and withered
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground