GRE Word List

TRIGGER

a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it

The meaning of the word trigger is a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it.

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WordMeaning
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promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
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gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory