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 |
|---|---|
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
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