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
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
peccadilloa slight offense
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
hierarchya division of angels
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
derelictionan intentional abandonment
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded