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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
misadventuremisfortune
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
percussionthe act of percussing: such as