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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |