GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

Random words

WordMeaning
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
abbreviateto make briefer
copiousyielding something abundantly
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation