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 |
|---|---|
| reckon | count |
| hieroglyphic | written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| farce | stuff |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |