GRE Word List
PECCADILLO
a slight offense
The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| exegesis | exposition |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| cohorts | companion |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |