GRE Word List

PALTRY

inferior

The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.

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multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous