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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foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
wake | to be or remain awake |
figment | something made up or contrived |
cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
suitor | one that petitions or entreats |