GRE Word List

SLIPSHOD

wearing loose shoes or slippers

The meaning of the word slipshod is wearing loose shoes or slippers.

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WordMeaning
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
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defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
mendicantbeggar
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke