GRE Word List

MISCELLANY

separate writings collected in one volume

The meaning of the word miscellany is separate writings collected in one volume.

Random words

WordMeaning
viablecapable of living
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
severto put or keep apart : divide
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path