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
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
bookishof or relating to books
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual