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 |
|---|---|
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| guy | man |