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
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
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omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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stygianof or relating to the river Styx
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language: