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
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
incontinentnot continent: such as
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete