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
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission