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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| merger | the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |