GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity