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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| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
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