GRE Word List

CAVIL

to raise trivial and frivolous objection

The meaning of the word cavil is to raise trivial and frivolous objection.

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WordMeaning
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
discomposeto destroy the composure of
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
entitybeing
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge