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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WordMeaning
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
grudgingunwilling