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 |
|---|---|
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| whittle | a large knife |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |