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 |
|---|---|
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| harass | exhaust |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
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| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |