GRE Word List
FALTER
to walk unsteadily : stumble
The meaning of the word falter is to walk unsteadily : stumble.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ancestry | line of descent : lineage |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| hieroglyphic | written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| secession | withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |