GRE Word List

DRIVEL

nonsense

The meaning of the word drivel is nonsense.

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WordMeaning
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
oafa stupid person : boob
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
retiringreserved
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
martineta strict disciplinarian