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
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid