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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| environ | encircle |
| demerit | offense |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |