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
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
dozeto sleep lightly
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
noveltysomething new or unusual
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of