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 |
|---|---|
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| coin | corner |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| acclaim | applaud |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |