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 |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |