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
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
unkemptnot combed
parochialof or relating to a church parish
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion