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
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
igneousformed by solidification of magma
pinnacea light sailing ship
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes