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
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
elusivetending to elude: such as