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
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce