GRE Word List

TYPHOON

a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea

The meaning of the word typhoon is a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea.

Random words

WordMeaning
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
strutto become turgid : swell
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
notableworthy of note : remarkable
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name