GRE Word List
DISTORT
to twist (see twist
The meaning of the word distort is to twist (see twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paradigm | example |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| pigment | a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| husbandry | the cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |