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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| approbation | commendation |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
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| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |