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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matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
repelto drive back : repulse
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
espousemarry
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
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coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men