GRE vocabulary
dabble
to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
In a sentence
Dabble in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing dabble in a sentence.
He dabbled in painting on weekends but never pursued it seriously.
Synonyms
tinkertriflepotter
Antonyms
specializededicate
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dais
a raised platform for speakers or honored guests
dally
to waste time or act without urgency
dampen
to make something slightly wet, or to make a feeling or reaction less strong
dappled
marked with spots or patches of color or light
daunt
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
dawdle
to move slowly or waste time idly
dearth
a scarcity or shortage of something
debacle
a sudden and complete failure or collapse
Common questions
Questions about “dabble”
Dabble (verb) means to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
Here is dabble used in an example sentence: "He dabbled in painting on weekends but never pursued it seriously."
Common synonyms for dabble include tinker, trifle, potter.
Antonyms of dabble include specialize, dedicate.
Dabble is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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