GRE Word List

DAWDLE

to spend time idly

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

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WordMeaning
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
incognitowith one's identity concealed
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zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
indissolublenot dissoluble
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