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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leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
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enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
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boona timely benefit : blessing