GRE Word List

NIGGLE

trifle

The meaning of the word niggle is trifle.

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WordMeaning
yena strong desire or propensity
surmountto prevail over : overcome
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
hirsutehairy