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
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
recountto relate in detail : narrate
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
putrefyto make putrid
affirmationthe act of affirming
tightwada close or miserly person
notcha V-shaped indentation
blemishto spoil by a flaw
ricketyaffected with rickets