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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
genuflectto bend the knee
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
expiateto make amends for
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin