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 |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| circlet | a little circle |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |