GRE Word List

HALFHEARTED

lacking heart, spirit, or interest

The meaning of the word halfhearted is lacking heart, spirit, or interest.

Random words

WordMeaning
rectifyto set right : remedy
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
balma balsamic (see balsamic
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
dripto let fall in drops
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
dodderingfeeble
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles