GRE Word List
SLOTH
slow moving tree-dwelling mammal; laziness; ADJ. slothful: lazy; indolent
The meaning of the word sloth is slow moving tree-dwelling mammal; laziness; ADJ. slothful: lazy; indolent.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilatory | delaying; tending to delay |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official) |
| inestimable | impossible to estimate; (apprec) invaluable; of immeasurable worth |
| latitude | freedom from narrow limitations |
| desolate | make desolate; forsake; abandon and desert |
| ignominy | deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat |
| smart | intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain |
| exhilarating | invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car |
| spectral | ghostly; N. specter: spectre; ghost; phantom |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
