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.

Random words

WordMeaning
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
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groucha fit of bad temper
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
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bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something