GRE Word List

ANOMALY

something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous

The meaning of the word anomaly is something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous.

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WordMeaning
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
purgeto clear of guilt
amendto put right
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk