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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| diva | prima donna |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
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| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |