gnarl

verbCommon GRE wordMore G words

to twist into a knotted, distorted shape

In a sentence

Gnarl in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing gnarl in a sentence.

Decades of harsh wind had gnarled the old oak into a contorted silhouette.

Synonyms

twistcontortknotwarp

Antonyms

straightensmooth

Keep going

an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

providing profit or income; productive

in a way that yields profit or useful result

to deny or contradict; to declare false

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Gnarl (verb) means to twist into a knotted, distorted shape

Here is gnarl used in an example sentence: "Decades of harsh wind had gnarled the old oak into a contorted silhouette."

Common synonyms for gnarl include twist, contort, knot, warp.

Antonyms of gnarl include straighten, smooth.

Gnarl is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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