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 |
|---|---|
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
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| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
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| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
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