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
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
conspireplot
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
missivea written communication : letter
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
gibeto utter taunting words
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand