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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amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
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inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
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eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices