GRE Word List

WELTER

writhe

The meaning of the word welter is writhe.

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WordMeaning
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
zealota zealous person
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long