GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
fineryornament
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
ingratean ungrateful person