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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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
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peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
gruntto utter a grunt
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
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parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet