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
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles