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
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
smeara viscous or sticky substance
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
shama trick that deludes : hoax
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting