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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| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
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| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| oversee | survey |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |