GRE Word List

WINCE

to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch

The meaning of the word wince is to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch.

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probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
deputizeto appoint as deputy
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
ossifyto change into bone
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl