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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foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
approbationcommendation
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tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
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