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

WordMeaning
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
niggletrifle
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
effusionan act of effusing