GRE Word List

PALTRY

inferior

The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.

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WordMeaning
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
emetican agent that induces vomiting
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm