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 |
|---|---|
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| invalid | not valid: |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |