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 |
|---|---|
| mutter | to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed |
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| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
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| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
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