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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WordMeaning
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
besiegeto surround with armed forces
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse