GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
sparenot being used
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
predisposeto dispose in advance