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

WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
errantbehaving wrongly
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
catechismoral instruction
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract