GRE Word List

TORQUE

a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion

The meaning of the word torque is a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion.

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WordMeaning
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
antecedeprecede
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
delusivelikely to delude