GRE Word List

MEALYMOUTHED

not plain and straightforward : devious

The meaning of the word mealymouthed is not plain and straightforward : devious.

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WordMeaning
suitorone that petitions or entreats
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
understateto represent as less than is the case
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm