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
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
aptitudeinclination
adjointo add or attach by joining
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
affinityrelationship by marriage