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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| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
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| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |