GRE Word List
PECCADILLO
a slight offense
The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
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| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
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| askew | out of line : at an angle |
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| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
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