GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
ligneousof or resembling wood
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
askewout of line : at an angle
primaloriginal