GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

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WordMeaning
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
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ensueto strive to attain : pursue
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illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
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