GRE Word List
WRITHE
to twist into coils or folds
The meaning of the word writhe is to twist into coils or folds.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| pitfall | trap |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |