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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flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
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egregiousconspicuous
blueslow spirits : melancholy
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
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transportto transfer or convey from one place to another