GRE Word List

CARPING

marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism

The meaning of the word carping is marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism.

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WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
dolta stupid person
historichistorical
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
quotidianoccurring every day
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ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person