GRE Word List
TRIFLING
trivial; unimportant
The meaning of the word trifling is trivial; unimportant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| omniscient | all-knowing |
| soporific | sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness; drowsy |
| detain | keep waiting; prevent from leaving or going; N. detention |
| animus | hostile feeling or intent; animosity; hostility; disposition |
| unguent | ointment |
| ancillary | serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N. |
| pique | irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity |
| clavicle | collarbone |
| disport | amuse; Ex. disport oneself; CF. divert |
| castrate | remove the sex organs (of a male animal or person) |
