GRE Word List

PECCADILLO

a slight offense

The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.

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WordMeaning
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light