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
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
outstripto go faster or farther than
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
communalof or relating to one or more communes