GRE Word List
PRY
inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
The meaning of the word pry is inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| servitude | slavery; compulsory labor imposed as a punishment |
| specious | seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally) |
| negligence | neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care |
| finicky | too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food |
| dermatologist | one who studies the skin and its diseases |
| elevation | elevated position; altitude; height; flat upright side of a building; angle made by pointing a gun; Ex. The elevation of her style is much admired; Ex. front elevation of the house |
| glimmer | shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope |
| liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |
| glean | gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty |
| palatial | of or suitable for a palace; magnificent |
