GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
ariaair
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety