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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice