GRE Word List

PALTRY

inferior

The meaning of the word paltry is inferior.

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WordMeaning
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
headlongheadfirst
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
gnarlsnarl
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect