GRE Word List
SLOVENLY
untidy especially in personal appearance
The meaning of the word slovenly is untidy especially in personal appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |