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
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
patentopen to public inspection
wiltloose freshness; droop
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage