GRE Word List

SPIN

to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread

The meaning of the word spin is to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread.

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WordMeaning
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
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kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
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sounda particular auditory impression : tone
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
dilateto become enlarged or widened
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail