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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |