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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sinewyfull of sinews: such as
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
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severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh