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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tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
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