GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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WordMeaning
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
tribunala court or forum of justice