GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
rustleto make or cause a rustle
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste