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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| polity | political organization |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| fiend | devil |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |