GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
plaitpleat
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit