GRE Word List
PECCADILLO
a slight offense
The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
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| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
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| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
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