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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|---|---|
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| residual | remainder |
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| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| hardy | bold |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| malediction | curse |