GRE Word List
PETTY
having secondary rank or importance : minor
The meaning of the word petty is having secondary rank or importance : minor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |