GRE Word List

TURBULENCE

the quality or state of being turbulent: such as

The meaning of the word turbulence is the quality or state of being turbulent: such as.

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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather