GRE Word List
PITFALL
trap
The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| coalesce | to grow together |