GRE Word List

SLOVENLY

untidy especially in personal appearance

The meaning of the word slovenly is untidy especially in personal appearance.

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WordMeaning
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
demurto take exception : object
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fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
askewout of line : at an angle
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nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart