GRE Word List

SLUR

an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion

The meaning of the word slur is an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion.

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WordMeaning
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
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incarcerateto put in prison
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
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