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 |
|---|---|
| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| nib | bill |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |