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
obsequya funeral or burial rite
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reaperone that reaps
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
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recountto relate in detail : narrate
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