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 |
|---|---|
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| benison | blessing |