GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
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acuitykeenness of perception
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
blisscomplete happiness
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect