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
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
humdrummonotonous
outragean act of violence or brutality
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
porouspossessing or full of pores
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
rivuleta small stream