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
discretionindividual choice or judgment
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
condescendto assume an air of superiority
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt