GRE Word List
EDDY
a current of water or air running contrary to the main current
The meaning of the word eddy is a current of water or air running contrary to the main current.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |