GRE Word List

VERTIGO

a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily

The meaning of the word vertigo is a sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily.

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vindicateto free from allegation or blame
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extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
demolitionthe act of demolishing
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance