GRE Word List
QUIRK
an abrupt twist or curve
The meaning of the word quirk is an abrupt twist or curve.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |