GRE Word List

INCIDENT

an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening

The meaning of the word incident is an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening.

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WordMeaning
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
bulgeto jut out : swell
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
compilationthe act or process of compiling
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert