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.

Random words

WordMeaning
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
pseudonyma fictitious name
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk