GRE Word List
TRIFLE
something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt
The meaning of the word trifle is something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ingrained | deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice |
sultry | (of weather) hot; sweltering; sensual; voluptuous |
forsake | desert; abandon; renounce |
distinct | clearly different; clearly noticed |
ascendancy | controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant |
intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
unprepossessing | unattractive |
gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
incandescent | strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle |
grimace | facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V. |