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
upshotthe final result : outcome
inanimatenot animate:
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dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
brevityshortness of duration
rankrelative standing or position