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
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
posthumousborn after the death of the father
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
affinityrelationship by marriage