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 |
|---|---|
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |