GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
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uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
cessiona yielding to another : concession