GRE Word List

TRAPPINGS

outward signs

The meaning of the word trappings is outward signs.

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WordMeaning
distantseparated in space : away
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
deferput off
apiarya place where bees are kept
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
outragean act of violence or brutality