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 |
|---|---|
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |