GRE Word List

CRINGE

to recoil in distaste

The meaning of the word cringe is to recoil in distaste.

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WordMeaning
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
loutto bow in respect
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
miragean optical (see optical
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink