GRE Word List
DAWDLE
to spend time idly
The meaning of the word dawdle is to spend time idly.
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jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
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defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
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