GRE Word List
WRY
(esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure)
The meaning of the word wry is (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| poseur | person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose |
| propriety | fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary |
| indissoluble | permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate |
| furrow | long shallow trench made by a plow; deep wrinkle in the skin; V. |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| parsimony | stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious |
| abeyance | suspended action |
| barrage | barrier laid down by artillery fire; overwhelming profusion; large number of questions or statements; Ex. a barrage of criticism |
| formidable | menacing; arousing fear; threatening; difficult to defeat; Ex. formidable foe/question |
| overthrow | topple; N. |