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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| dowse | to plunge into water |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| verdant | green in tint or color |