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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
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| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
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