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 |
|---|---|
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| portly | dignified |