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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WordMeaning
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
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alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile