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
lanknot well filled out : slender
paltryinferior
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
alleviaterelieve