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
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
violatebreak
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
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constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
extolto praise highly : glorify
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion