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
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
withholdto hold back from action : check
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
detachedstanding by itself : separate
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
beelinea straight direct course
slougha place of deep mud or mire