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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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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| compelling | that compels: such as |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| random | a haphazard course |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |