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 |
|---|---|
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
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| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |