GRE Word List
DISTORT
to twist (see twist
The meaning of the word distort is to twist (see twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
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| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
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| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
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