GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
machinationsan act of machinating
nomenclaturename
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God