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
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
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provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
dolta stupid person
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy