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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WordMeaning
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
affinityrelationship by marriage
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
pedagogueteacher
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile