GRE Word List

OBLIQUE

neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined

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

Random words

WordMeaning
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
succulentfull of juice : juicy
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot