GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
recuperateto get back : regain
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
leave-takingdeparture
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances