verb · Easy SAT word

Carp

complain; raise trivial objections

Carp in a sentence

He would carp about every small detail of the meal.

Synonyms for carp

whine
grumble
nitpick

Antonyms for carp

praise
approve
compliment

Practice carp on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like carp appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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