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 |
|---|---|
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| charlatan | quack |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| hardy | bold |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |