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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WordMeaning
brackishsomewhat salty
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overturnto cause to turn over : upset
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
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