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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| unfrock | defrock |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |