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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WordMeaning
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude