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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| realm | kingdom |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| shove | to push along |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |