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 |
|---|---|
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| farce | stuff |
| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |