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
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
unregeneratenot regenerate
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
puerilejuvenile
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with