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 |
|---|---|
| occident | west |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| dilute | attenuate |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |