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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |