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
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
surmountto prevail over : overcome
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
postulatedemand
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
rusea wily subterfuge
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head