GRE Word List

TRIFLE

something of little value, substance, or importance

The meaning of the word trifle is something of little value, substance, or importance.

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WordMeaning
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
momentuma property (see property
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
martineta strict disciplinarian