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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
| trenchant | keen |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |