GRE Word List
SLUGGISH
averse to activity or exertion : indolent
The meaning of the word sluggish is averse to activity or exertion : indolent.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
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| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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