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 |
|---|---|
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |