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
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
queruloushabitually complaining
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
oligarchygovernment by the few
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet