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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
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