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
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
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rarefiedbeing less dense
impedimentsomething that impedes
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