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

WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
desperadoa bold or violent criminal