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 |
|---|---|
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| regime | regimen |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| hurl | rush |