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
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
wastrelvagabond
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert