GRE Word List
CONTORTIONS
to twist in a violent manner
The meaning of the word contortions is to twist in a violent manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| flail | a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| outgoing | going away : departing |