GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
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reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
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beleaguerbesiege
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catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)