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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toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
belieto give a false impression of
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation