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 |
|---|---|
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |