GRE Word List

TRIFLING

lacking in significance or solid worth: such as

The meaning of the word trifling is lacking in significance or solid worth: such as.

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jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
gapeto open the mouth wide
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable