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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| constraint | the act of constraining |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
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