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
unregeneratenot regenerate
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
ensconceshelter
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts