GRE Word List
FRIVOLOUS
of little weight or importance
The meaning of the word frivolous is of little weight or importance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| reprise | a musical repetition: |
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| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
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| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
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