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 |
|---|---|
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| expatriate | banish |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| passe | past one's prime |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |