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
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
recitala detailed account : enumeration
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
stem_fromarise from; originate from
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
gibeto utter taunting words