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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| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
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| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| pedagogue | teacher |