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
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
rescindto take away : remove
raptlifted up and carried away
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
aperturean opening or open space : hole
estimablecapable of being estimated
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control