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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
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| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| delve | excavate |
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| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
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| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |