GRE Word List
BUNGLE
to act or work clumsily and awkwardly
The meaning of the word bungle is to act or work clumsily and awkwardly.
Random words
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alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
reckon | count |
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inadvertently | unintentional |
stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
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rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |