GRE Word List

DESULTORY

marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose

The meaning of the word desultory is marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose.

Random words

WordMeaning
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
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
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
clamornoisy shouting
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil