GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
vendorone that vends : seller
dys-abnormal
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague