GRE Word List
ASKEW
out of line : at an angle
The meaning of the word askew is out of line : at an angle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |