Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing someone who is slow, lazy, or inactive, often lacking energy or motivation.

Example: He moved in a sluggardly manner, taking his time to get out of bed.

Definition: The state of being slow or inactive, often due to lack of energy or motivation.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt a sense of sluggishness that made it hard to focus on anything.

Definition: Causing a feeling of sleepiness or drowsiness; making one feel calm and relaxed.

Example: The slumberous atmosphere of the room made everyone feel sleepy.

Definition: Causing or characterized by sleepiness; drowsy or lethargic.

Example: The slumbrous atmosphere of the room made everyone feel sleepy.

Definition: A person who owns and rents out poorly maintained properties, often charging high rents while neglecting repairs and upkeep.

Example: The slumlord refused to fix the broken heating system in the building, leaving tenants in the cold.

Definition: To fall or drop suddenly, often in a way that shows tiredness or weakness.

Example: After a long day at work, he slumped in his chair and closed his eyes.

Definition: A sudden decrease or decline in something, such as prices, activity, or performance.

Example: The company experienced a slump in sales during the winter months.

Definition: A situation in which the economy is experiencing both a decline in growth and an increase in prices.

Example: The country is facing slumpflation, with high inflation rates and a shrinking economy.

Definition: A negative or insulting comment about someone or something, often meant to belittle or offend.

Example: He made a slur against her character during the argument.

Definition: To pronounce words in a way that is unclear or to treat something with little attention or care.

Example: He tends to slur his words when he is tired.

Definition: The quality or state of being clever in a deceitful way, often to achieve one's goals.

Example: His slyness allowed him to outsmart his competitors.

Definition: A serious and contagious disease caused by a virus, which leads to fever and a rash of painful blisters on the skin.

Example: Smallpox was a deadly disease that has been eradicated through vaccination efforts.