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 |
|---|---|
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| exhume | disinter |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |