GRE Word List

WRENCH

to move with a violent twist

The meaning of the word wrench is to move with a violent twist.

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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
affectedartificial; pretended
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
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