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
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
zephyra breeze from the west
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
biennialoccurring every two years
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
transcribeto make a written copy of