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 |
|---|---|
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| construe | to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) |