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

WordMeaning
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
cringeto recoil in distaste
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)