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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| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
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| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
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