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

WordMeaning
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
succulentfull of juice : juicy
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety