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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| Word | Meaning |
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| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
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| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
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| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
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