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
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
trickleto issue or fall in drops
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place