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 |
|---|---|
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |