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
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
citadela fortress that commands (see command
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
gruntto utter a grunt
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric