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
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
comestibleedible