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 |
|---|---|
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| pore | to gaze intently |