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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patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
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pendulouspoised without visible support
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
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