GRE Word List
WRY
twist
The meaning of the word wry is twist.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| diadem | crown |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |