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
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay