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 |
|---|---|
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| demise | death |