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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
