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
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ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
impediment | something that impedes |
ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
denomination | an act of denominating |
tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |