GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
forlornbereft
nuancea subtle distinction or variation