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
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
reprisala retaliatory act
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
collectedgathered together
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
fervorintensity of feeling or expression