GRE Word List

SINUOUS

of a serpentine or wavy form : winding

The meaning of the word sinuous is of a serpentine or wavy form : winding.

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WordMeaning
arcadea long arched building or gallery
apparentopen to view : visible
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
meddlesomegiven to meddling
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
retainto keep in possession or use