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 |
|---|---|
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| ebullient | boiling |