GRE Word List

WELTER

writhe

The meaning of the word welter is writhe.

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WordMeaning
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease