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 |
|---|---|
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |