GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

Random words

WordMeaning
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
impedimentsomething that impedes
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
convolutedhaving convolutions
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
rectifyto set right : remedy
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
repelto drive back : repulse