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
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
primethe second of the canonical hours
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served