GRE Word List
WRY
twist
The meaning of the word wry is twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |