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
| Word | Meaning |
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| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| auroral | dawn |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |