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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WordMeaning
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
maneuvera military or naval movement
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another