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
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
emetican agent that induces vomiting
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
receptiveable or inclined to receive
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
abutto border on : to touch along an edge