GRE Word List
PECCADILLO
a slight offense
The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| decipher | decode |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |