GRE Word List
SLACKEN
to make less active : slow up
The meaning of the word slacken is to make less active : slow up.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |