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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parleyto speak with another : confer
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
transpireto take place : go on
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equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
porouspossessing or full of pores
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