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 |
|---|---|
| topography | the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |