GRE Word List

MAELSTROM

a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius

The meaning of the word maelstrom is a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius.

Random words

WordMeaning
marrowbone marrow
prosperousauspicious
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
determinatehaving defined limits
sidetracksiding
politypolitical organization
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile