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 |
|---|---|
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| whorl | a drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| purported | reputed |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
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