GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
amalgama mixture of different elements
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
asepticpreventing infection
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature