GRE Word List

WELTER

writhe

The meaning of the word welter is writhe.

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WordMeaning
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
repelto drive back : repulse
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control