GRE Word List

QUIRK

an abrupt twist or curve

The meaning of the word quirk is an abrupt twist or curve.

Random words

WordMeaning
scrappyconsisting of scraps
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
sequesterto set apart : segregate
subsistencereal being : existence
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence