GRE Word List
CAVIL
to raise trivial and frivolous objection
The meaning of the word cavil is to raise trivial and frivolous objection.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |