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wrongheaded

Short Definition : stubbornly wrong

Definition
(adj) obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion
Example Sentence
  • a wrongheaded policy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for wrongheaded

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wrongheaded...wrong in judgement you can say.

Wrong + headed---imagine you are headed in the other (wrong) direction...you are pervert.

wry

Short Definition : (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure)

Definition
(adj) humorously sarcastic or mocking
Synonyms : dry ironic ironical
Example Sentence
  • dry humor
  • an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
  • an ironic novel
  • an ironical smile
  • with a wry Scottish wit
Definition
(adj) bent to one side
Example Sentence
  • a wry neck
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for wry

wry - comes from AWRY, crooked, twisted.

Wry makes others cry.. when u ridicule some one, u make them cry

it is cry,when u cry the expressions of ur face will be changed or turned to one side etc

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sounds like "worry". when you worry, the expressions on your face are contorted, twisted.

Sounds and looks like worry..You must worry after throwing a twisted remark about anyone mighty

Wry is like cry because they both give your face a contorted look of disgust or disappointment.

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