GRE Word List

ANECDOTE

a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident

The meaning of the word anecdote is a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident.

Random words

WordMeaning
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
brawnymuscular
amendto put right
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable