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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propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
mischance | bad luck |
unearthly | not earthly: such as |
impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |