GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
solicitto make petition to : entreat
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
museto become absorbed in thought
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome