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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ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
discomposeto destroy the composure of
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
frivolousof little weight or importance
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand