Other / Slowly

adjective

25 of 29

Other / Slowly

Url audio

piecemeal - Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.

The general knew that the battle could not be won all at once, so he had a plan to win it piecemeal, one part at a time.

noun

26 of 29

Other / Slowly

Url audio

brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.

adjective

27 of 29

Other / Slowly

audio

lackadaisical - Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort

Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.

verb

28 of 29

Other / Slowly

audio

slink - To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.

verb

See noun

29 of 29

Other / Slowly

Url audio

lag - To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.