GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
servileof or befitting a menial position
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic