GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

Random words

WordMeaning
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
cannyclever
rankrelative standing or position
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
extolto praise highly : glorify
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome