GRE Word List

DAWDLE

to spend time idly

The meaning of the word dawdle is to spend time idly.

Random words

WordMeaning
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
treadto step or walk on or over