GRE Word List

WRITHE

to twist into coils or folds

The meaning of the word writhe is to twist into coils or folds.

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WordMeaning
extrudeto force, press, or push out
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
begetto procreate as the father : sire
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
loutto bow in respect
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect