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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
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| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| muse | to become absorbed in thought |
| catholic | roman catholic |
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| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |