GRE Word List

WRING

to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid

The meaning of the word wring is to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid.

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WordMeaning
fienddevil
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flightyswift
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
oligarchygovernment by the few
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity