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 |
|---|---|
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| refraction | deflection 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 |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| realm | kingdom |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |