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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| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
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| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
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| schism | division |
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| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
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