GRE Word List
WRENCH
to move with a violent twist
The meaning of the word wrench is to move with a violent twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |