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
expatriatebanish
recitala detailed account : enumeration
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
disputatiousinclined to dispute
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity