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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
benisonblessing