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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| Word | Meaning |
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| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| heed | to pay attention |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| disport | sport |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| impuissance | weakness |