GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
penetrateto pass into or through
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances