GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

The meaning of the word vortex is something that resembles a whirlpool.

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WordMeaning
balkto refuse abruptly
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
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relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax