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
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness