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.
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| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| plummet | to fall perpendicularly |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |