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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| adhere | to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
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| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
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