GRE Word List

BACKSLIDE

to lapse morally or in the practice of religion

The meaning of the word backslide is to lapse morally or in the practice of religion.

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WordMeaning
hideto put out of sight : secrete
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
compellingthat compels: such as
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India