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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gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
upshotthe final result : outcome
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
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fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
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decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress