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 |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| reckon | count |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| amend | to put right |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| calorific | caloric |