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
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
minutiaea minute or minor detail