GRE Word List

RIFT

fissure

The meaning of the word rift is fissure.

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regimeregimen
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
biennialoccurring every two years
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate