GRE Word List
MISCELLANEOUS
consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
The meaning of the word miscellaneous is consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| breed | to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |