GRE Word List
DAWDLE
to spend time idly
The meaning of the word dawdle is to spend time idly.
Random words
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lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
capsize | to cause to overturn |
malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
conflagration | fire |