GRE Word List

HALTING

marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness

The meaning of the word halting is marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness.

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WordMeaning
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
respitea period of temporary delay
expatriatebanish
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
passepast one's prime
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful