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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asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
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felicitythe quality or state of being happy
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
dozeto sleep lightly
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic