GRE Word List

PECCADILLO

a slight offense

The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.

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stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
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sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
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partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
lumberto move ponderously
hazarda source of danger