GRE Word List

WRY

twist

The meaning of the word wry is twist.

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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
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
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bogwet spongy ground
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
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fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
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