GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

Random words

WordMeaning
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
caldrona large kettle or boiler
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
shama trick that deludes : hoax