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
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
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phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
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allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
bestialof or relating to beasts
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)