GRE Word List
EPISODIC
(of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience
The meaning of the word episodic is (of a story or play) loosely connected; made up of separate and loosely connected parts; N. episode: incident in the course of an experience.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outfit | clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit |
| recipient | receiver |
| atrocity | brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious |
| parallel | similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled |
| septic | of or causing sepsis; putrid; producing putrefaction; N. sepsis: poisoning of part of the body (producing pus) |
| polar | of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites |
| alms | money or goods given to the poor |
| cynical | skeptical or distrustful of human motives; N. cynicism; CF. cynic: person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness |
| bastard | illegitimate child |
| ostentatious | showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display |
