GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
grudgingunwilling
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
contrivedevise
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument