GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

Random words

WordMeaning
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
outgoinggoing away : departing
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
raimentclothing
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments