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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urchin | hedgehog |
| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |