GRE Word List

SMOLDER

to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke

The meaning of the word smolder is to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke.

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remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
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entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
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exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
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dismissto permit or cause to leave