GRE Word List

WELTER

writhe

The meaning of the word welter is writhe.

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coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
sciondescendant
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast