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
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
congenialpleasant
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken