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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |