GRE Word List
PALTRY
inferior
The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |