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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scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
welterwrithe
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
fleeta number of warships under a single command
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
depravitya corrupt act or practice
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges