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
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring