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

WordMeaning
depositiona testifying especially before a court
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
underlyinglying beneath or below
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
ensconceshelter