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
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
celerityrapidity of motion or action
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
gruela thin porridge
coalesceto grow together
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior