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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |