GRE Word List

WREST

to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements

The meaning of the word wrest is to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements.

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bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
cuethe letter q
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
traverseto go or travel across or over
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent