GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
integralessential to completeness : constituent
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
brawnthe flesh of a boar
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
confideto have confidence : trust
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parleyto speak with another : confer
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming