GRE Word List

PALTRY

inferior

The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.

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WordMeaning
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
overwhelmupset
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required