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
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
patentopen to public inspection
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nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
trampletramp