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
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
hypochondriachypochondriacal
unkemptnot combed
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained