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 |
|---|---|
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |