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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| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
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| prank | trick |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
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| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
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