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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WordMeaning
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
ramificationbranch
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