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
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)