GRE Word List
PETTY
having secondary rank or importance : minor
The meaning of the word petty is having secondary rank or importance : minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| superannuated | outmoded |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| dour | stern |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |