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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
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| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
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