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
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
velocityquickness of motion : speed
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse