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
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
emanateto come out from a source
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination