GRE Word List

WHORL

a drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle

The meaning of the word whorl is a drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle.

Random words

WordMeaning
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
capacitylegal competency (see competence
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
commemorateto call to remembrance
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
retributionrecompense