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.
Random words
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| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| malaise | an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |