GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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WordMeaning
desiccateto dry up
gustythe sensation of taste
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
anachronisman error in chronology
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
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