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
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
alludeto make indirect reference
warrantedsanction
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype