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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| diadem | crown |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| judiciary | a system of courts of law |