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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WordMeaning
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
induceto move by persuasion or influence
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
myriadten thousand
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
panga brief piercing spasm of pain