GRE Word List
UNGAINLY
lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
The meaning of the word ungainly is lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| invalid | not valid: |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |