GRE Word List
LAGGARD
lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
The meaning of the word laggard is lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
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| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
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| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
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