GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
puerilejuvenile
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
panderto act as a pander
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
mimicryan instance of mimicking