GRE Word List
KNOTTY
marked by or full of knots
The meaning of the word knotty is marked by or full of knots.
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| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
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| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| betray | to lead astray |
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |