GRE Word List
EXTORT
to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
The meaning of the word extort is to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| endue | provide |