GRE Word List
TORTUOUS
marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
The meaning of the word tortuous is marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
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| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
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| tome | book |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
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