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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
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| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
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| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
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