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
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
transcendentaltranscendent
demurereserved
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread