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
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
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propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
benisonblessing
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
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contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics