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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| agape | wide open : gaping |