GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

Random words

WordMeaning
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
shama trick that deludes : hoax
muddleto make turbid or muddy
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell