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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| indigence | a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| condole | grieve |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |