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
impuissanceweakness
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income