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
replicateduplicate
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
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