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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optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
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rationalhaving reason or understanding
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vacuousemptied of or lacking content
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subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured