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
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
negateto deny the existence or truth of
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
gustythe sensation of taste
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
respitea period of temporary delay