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
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
replenishto fill or build up again
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)