Serpentine [Adjective]

Sentence: On day two of the demonetization drive, serpentine queues were reported from banks and ATMs around the country. (Source: business-standard.com)

Meaning: Like a snake

How To Remember?

It is easy! “Serpent” refers to a large snake (although it may also be used to characterize a treacherous person too who uses his/her position to exploit others).

Synonym?

Convoluted. (Click here to check the meaning.)

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Picture Credit: www.thehindu.com

[A serpentine queue formed by sheep!]

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