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 |
|---|---|
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| gargoyle | a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |