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.

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chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
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hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
supplicantone who supplicates
disputatiousinclined to dispute