GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
armadaa fleet of warships
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
desperatehaving lost hope
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits