Loath
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adjective
Definition
Reluctant; unwilling
Examples
“She was loath to admit her mistake.”
“He was loath to leave the comfort of his home.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Loath is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "reluctant" or "unwilling" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "eager".
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