GRE Word List
DISTORT
to twist (see twist
The meaning of the word distort is to twist (see twist.
Random words
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phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
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parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
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