GRE Word List

VORTEX

something that resembles a whirlpool

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

Random words

WordMeaning
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
invoketo petition for help or support
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion