GRE Word List
TRIVIA
trifles; unimportant matters
The meaning of the word trivia is trifles; unimportant matters.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| iridescent | exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence |
| scrimmage | disorderly fight between two or more people |
| proliferate | grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation |
| effusion | pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing |
| countenance | approve; support; tolerate; Ex. countenance his rude behavior; N: face; appearance |
| transient | staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| subsidiary | serving to assist; subordinate; secondary; of a subsidy; N. |
| primordial | existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary |
| allude | refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference |