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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
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| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
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| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |