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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blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
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slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
renderto melt down
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous