GRE Word List

SLOTH

disinclination to action or labor : indolence

The meaning of the word sloth is disinclination to action or labor : indolence.

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WordMeaning
assailto attack violently : assault
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
declivitydownward inclination
efficacythe power to produce an effect