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.

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WordMeaning
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
ancillarysubordinate
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
boostto push or shove up from below
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
retortto pay or hurl back : return
cursiverunning
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width