GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
antiquityancient times
diademcrown
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic