GRE Word List

PUNY

slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak

The meaning of the word puny is slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak.

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hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
dowseto plunge into water
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks