GRE Word List
PETTY
trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
The meaning of the word petty is trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grouch | bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
| phoenix | symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes |
| detain | keep waiting; prevent from leaving or going; N. detention |
| dabble | work at in a nonserious fashion; splash around; move noisily in a liquid |
| inordinate | beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands |
| skimp | provide or use scantily; live very economically; Ex. skimp on necessities; ADJ. skimpy: inadequate in amount; scanty; stingy; niggardly |
| capacity | mental or physical ability; role; position or duty; ability to accommodate; Ex. in my capacity as president |
| partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
| barefaced | shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie |
