GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
auroraldawn
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
judiciarya system of courts of law
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
monotonytedious sameness
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials