Word of the Day: Cavil

February 5, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By verb 1. To raise trivial and frivolous objection. 2. To raise trivial objections to. Can Gold and Silver Protect Your Savings in Uncertain Times? In an unpredictable economy, it's natural to look for ways to protect your hard-earned savings. Goldco's free guide explores how physical gold and silver may help support your retirement goals as markets shift. Whether you're a first-time buyer or you already own precious metals, this resource explains the benefits of a precious metals IRA and how to get started. Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "She liked his idea overall but couldn't help but cavil over a few small details." "It's easy to cavil after the fact when the hard choices are already made." "The group spent so long caviling over wording, they nearly missed the assignment's deadline." Latin, mid-16th century "To cavil" means "to raise trivial objections to." If you've ever had a friend who always had an excuse for why they couldn't go out, or worked on a group project in which one member found complaint with everything, you've experienced ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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