GRE Word List

PITFALL

trap

The meaning of the word pitfall is trap.

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WordMeaning
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
conveneto come together in a body
minutiaea minute or minor detail
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
sleightdeceitful craftiness
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation