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
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
igniteto set afire
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance