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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WordMeaning
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
transcribeto make a written copy of
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
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fallaciousembodying a fallacy
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks