GRE Word List
PALTRY
inferior
The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.
Random words
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|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
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| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
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