GRE Word List

DAWDLE

to spend time idly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
duressforcible restraint or restriction
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission