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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WordMeaning
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep