GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
intersticea space that intervenes between things
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma