GRE Word List
PRY
to look closely or inquisitively
The meaning of the word pry is to look closely or inquisitively.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| bulk | magnitude |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |