GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

Random words

WordMeaning
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
apiarya place where bees are kept
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion