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 |
|---|---|
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| duration | continuance in time |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |