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
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
cataclysmflood
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
comestibleedible
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery