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
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
representationalone that represents: such as
realmkingdom
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant