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
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
incontinentnot continent: such as
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
prongfork
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative