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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remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
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futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
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