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
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
whittlea large knife
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious