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
irksometending to irk : tedious
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
serebeing dried and withered
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
retractto draw back or in
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful