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 |
|---|---|
| grudging | unwilling |
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
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| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
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| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
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| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |