GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

Random words

WordMeaning
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity