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.

Random words

WordMeaning
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
inopportuneinconvenient