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
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull