GRE Word List
MAELSTROM
violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
The meaning of the word maelstrom is violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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fashion | give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay |
presumptuous | going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties |
dribble | flow or fall in drops; let saliva flow out slowly from the mouth; move a ball; N. |
abject | (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology |
uninhibited | unrepressed; free in behavior and feelings |
countermand | cancel; revoke (an order) |
viand | food; CF. live |
drudgery | hard unpleasant work; menial work |
rapture | great joy and delight; ecstasy; ADJ. rapturous |
remiss | negligent; careless about a duty |