GRE Word List
DISTORT
to twist (see twist
The meaning of the word distort is to twist (see twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |