GRE Word List
ASKEW
out of line : at an angle
The meaning of the word askew is out of line : at an angle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| finery | ornament |
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| preamble | an introductory statement |
| sere | being dried and withered |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
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