GRE Word List
PECCADILLO
a slight offense
The meaning of the word peccadillo is a slight offense.
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| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
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| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
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| dire | exciting horror |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
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