GRE Word List
TRIFLING
trivial; unimportant
The meaning of the word trifling is trivial; unimportant.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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conformist | person who uncritically conforms to the customs of a group; OP. nonconformist: one who does not conform to accepted beliefs of norms |
appropriate | acquire; take possession of for one's own use without permission; set aside for a particular purpose; allocate; CF. misappropriate |
chip | lose a small piece from the surface or edge; N: small piece broken off something; CF. French fry; Potato chip/crisp |
monograph | scholarly article |
laborious | demanding much work or care; tedious |
valediction | saying farewell; expression of leave-taking |
tertiary | third in order or rank |
selective | careful in choosing; having an effect only on certain things; not general; Ex. eclectic weed killer |
fringe | decorative edge of hanging threads; edge |
ventilate | admit fresh air into to replace stale air |