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 |
|---|---|
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |