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
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punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
supersede | to cause to be set aside |