GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
underlyinglying beneath or below
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
boona timely benefit : blessing
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity