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
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
stem_fromarise from; originate from
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
pseudonyma fictitious name
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste