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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WordMeaning
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
capsizeto cause to overturn
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis