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
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
conscientiousmeticulous
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
clichea trite phrase or expression
retainto keep in possession or use
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor