GRE Word List

TRIVIA

unimportant matters : trivial facts or details

The meaning of the word trivia is unimportant matters : trivial facts or details.

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WordMeaning
retiringreserved
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
missivea written communication : letter