GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
deliriuman acute (see acute
douseto plunge into water
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with