GRE Word List
SLIPSHOD
slovenly; careless; sloppy; untidy; shabby; Ex. slipshod work
The meaning of the word slipshod is slovenly; careless; sloppy; untidy; shabby; Ex. slipshod work.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| centripetal | tending toward the center |
| factious | inclined to form factions; causing dissension |
| dossier | file of documents on a subject or person; file; CF. bundle of papers labeled on the back |
| preposterous | absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous |
| effusion | pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing |
| dainty | delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress |
| assent | agree; accept; N. assessment |
| forte | strong point or special talent in a person's character |
| slap | hit quickly with the flat part of the hand; N. CF. smack |
| prophylactic | used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease |
