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

WordMeaning
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
ossifyto change into bone
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand