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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pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies