GRE Word List
WHORL
ring of leaves around stem; ring; circular arrangement; Ex. whorls on the fingers
The meaning of the word whorl is ring of leaves around stem; ring; circular arrangement; Ex. whorls on the fingers.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| codicil | supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will |
| authoritative | having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive |
| colander | utensil with perforated bottom used for straining |
| bump | hit or knock against with force; N. |
| unrequited | not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love |
| indolent | lazy |
| wring | twist (to extract liquid); extract by twisting; wrench painfully (necks or hands) |
| avalanche | great mass of falling snow and ice |
| depose | dethrone; remove from office; give a deposition; testify |
| talon | claw of bird |
