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
demisedeath
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
franticemotionally out of control
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability