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 |
|---|---|
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| yield | to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| gaudy | ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
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| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |