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
sequesterto set apart : segregate
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
clipperone that clips something
flushto fly away suddenly
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain