GRE Word List

ANTHOLOGY

a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music

The meaning of the word anthology is a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music.

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WordMeaning
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
refraincurb
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
callousbeing hardened and thickened
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress