GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
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obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
convolutedhaving convolutions
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
transitoryof brief duration : temporary