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
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
ponderousof very great weight
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery