GRE Word List

NIGGLE

trifle

The meaning of the word niggle is trifle.

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WordMeaning
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
bogwet spongy ground
ordainto invest (see invest
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds