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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cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
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misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
propsomething that props or sustains : support
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
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endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage