GRE Word List

OBLIQUE

neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined

The meaning of the word oblique is neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined.

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WordMeaning
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery