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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annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
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carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
retractto draw back or in
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