GRE Word List
QUIRK
an abrupt twist or curve
The meaning of the word quirk is an abrupt twist or curve.
Random words
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|---|---|
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| facsimile | an exact copy |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
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| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
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