GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
purveyorone that purveys
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily