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

WordMeaning
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
wardthe action or process of guarding
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery