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
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
compriseto be made up of
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
smudgeto make a smudge on
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
plumagethe feathers of a bird
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument