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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WordMeaning
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic