GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
exegesisexposition
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary