GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

The meaning of the word pry is to look closely or inquisitively.

Random words

WordMeaning
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
concatenatelinked together
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance