GRE Word List

PRY

to look closely or inquisitively

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

Random words

WordMeaning
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
knottymarked by or full of knots
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
outlooka place offering a view
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)