GRE Word List

PECCADILLO

a slight offense

The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.

Random words

WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
trenchantkeen
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
retainto keep in possession or use
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity