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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| plane | airplane |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
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| compulsory | mandatory |