GRE Word List

PALTRY

inferior

The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.

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WordMeaning
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
raffleto engage in a raffle
throttleto compress the throat of : choke