GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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WordMeaning
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
residualremainder
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare