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
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
convoketo call together to a meeting
supersedeto cause to be set aside
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
providencedivine guidance or care
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
strewto spread by scattering
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation