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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| peccadillo | a slight offense | 
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| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery | 
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults | 
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