GRE Word List
TRIVIA
unimportant matters : trivial facts or details
The meaning of the word trivia is unimportant matters : trivial facts or details.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| irate | roused to ire |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| forte | one's strong point |
| dominate | rule |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| marrow | bone marrow |