GRE Word List
UNGAINLY
lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
The meaning of the word ungainly is lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |