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
sidetracksiding
mutedbeing mute : silent
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uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
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paradigmexample
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate