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

WordMeaning
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
smeara viscous or sticky substance
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
outstripto go faster or farther than