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 |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |