GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

Random words

WordMeaning
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
headfirstwith the head foremost
nexusconnection
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
limnto draw or paint on a surface
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design