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
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iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
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ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
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abideto bear patiently : tolerate
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch