GRE Word List

QUIRK

an abrupt twist or curve

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

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rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
opiatean 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
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted