GRE Word List

PETTY

having secondary rank or importance : minor

The meaning of the word petty is having secondary rank or importance : minor.

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WordMeaning
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on