GRE Word List
INNUENDO
indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
The meaning of the word innuendo is indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bar | railing in a courtroom; legal profession; vertical line dividing a staff into equal measures; Ex. prisoner at the bar; V: shut in or out with bars; forbid; exclude; CF. barrister |
| accede | agree |
| estranged | separated; alienated; V. estrange: alienate (people in a family); N. estrangement |
| relinquish | give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm |
| cursive | (of writing) flowing; running; having the successive letters joined |
| crossbreed | hybridize; N: hybrid; CF. interbreed; CF. inbreed |
| entree | entrance; a way in; right to enter; main dish of a meal; Ex. entree into the exclusive circle |
| dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
| gullible | easily deceived |
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |