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
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
dowseto plunge into water
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
verdantgreen in tint or color