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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WordMeaning
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flightyswift
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pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
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serratednotched or toothed on the edge