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
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
dozeto sleep lightly
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
treadto step or walk on or over
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
strewto spread by scattering
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully