GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

Random words

WordMeaning
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
flukeflatfish
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
collectedgathered together
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent