GRE Word List

ESCAPADE

a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct

The meaning of the word escapade is a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct.

Random words

WordMeaning
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
begetto procreate as the father : sire
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
dilateto become enlarged or widened
rankrelative standing or position
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable