GRE Word List

STINT

a period of time spent at a particular activity

The meaning of the word stint is a period of time spent at a particular activity.

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apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
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terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
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credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy