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
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
vitalof the utmost importance
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
homespunspun or made at home
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest