GRE Word List
CRINGE
to recoil in distaste
The meaning of the word cringe is to recoil in distaste.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
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| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
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| dissonance | lack of agreement |
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