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
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
propellantcapable of propelling
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature