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
cursiverunning
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
impoliticnot politic : unwise
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference