GRE Word List
BLUNDER
to move unsteadily or confusedly
The meaning of the word blunder is to move unsteadily or confusedly.
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venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |