GRE Word List

CONTORTIONS

to twist in a violent manner

The meaning of the word contortions is to twist in a violent manner.

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ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
appriseto give notice to : tell
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome