Vocabulary: GRE words for laziness and diligence
A comprehensive vocabulary list of GRE words related to laziness and diligence, helping students enhance their lexical knowledge for the exam.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What does 'diligent' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Laziness Vocabulary(16)
Indolent
Lazy; avoiding activity or exertion.
Lethargic
Sluggish and apathetic.
Slothful
Lazy; inclined to avoid work.
Torpid
Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
Procrastinate
Delay or postpone action; put off doing something.
Apocryphal
Of doubtful authenticity; fictitious.
Languid
Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
Apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Loiter
Stand or wait around without purpose.
Dawdle
To waste time; to be slow.
Inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move.
Idleness
The state of being inactive or not engaged.
Dilatory
Slow to act; intended to cause delay.
Listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Negligent
Failing to take proper care in doing something.
Complacent
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself.
Diligence Vocabulary(16)
diligent
hardworking
assiduous
showing great care and perseverance
indefatigable
persisting tirelessly
laborious
requiring considerable effort
sedulous
showing dedication and diligence
application
diligent effort or attention
perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty
tenacity
grasping firmly; determination
meticulous
showing great attention to detail
conscientious
wishing to do what is right
initiative
the ability to assess and begin independently
commitment
the state of being dedicated to a cause
work ethic
a belief in the moral benefit of work
persistence
firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action
effort
a vigorous or determined attempt
vigilance
keeping careful watch for possible difficulties
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What does 'diligent' mean?
2. What does 'indolent' mean?
3. Which word means 'showing great care and perseverance'?
4. Which word means 'sluggish and apathetic'?
5. What does 'indefatigable' mean?
6. 'Slothful' is best defined as:
7. Which word means 'requiring considerable effort'?
8. What does 'torpid' mean?
9. What does 'sedulous' mean?
10. Which word means 'to delay or postpone action'?
11. Which word means 'diligent effort or attention'?
12. 'Apocryphal' refers to:
13. What does 'perseverance' mean?
14. What does 'languid' mean?
15. Which word means 'grasping firmly; determination'?
16. Which word means 'lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern'?
17. What does 'meticulous' mean?
18. 'Loiter' is best defined as:
19. Which word means 'wishing to do what is right'?
20. What does 'dawdle' mean?
21. What does 'initiative' mean?
22. Which word means 'lacking the ability or strength to move'?
23. Which word means 'the state of being dedicated to a cause'?
24. 'Idleness' refers to:
25. What does 'work ethic' mean?
26. What does 'dilatory' mean?
27. Which word means 'firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action'?
28. Which word means 'lacking energy or enthusiasm'?
29. What does 'effort' mean?
30. 'Negligent' is best defined as:
31. Which word means 'keeping careful watch for possible difficulties'?
32. What does 'complacent' mean?
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