GRE Word List
STUMBLE
to fall into sin or waywardness
The meaning of the word stumble is to fall into sin or waywardness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
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| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |