GRE Word List

MISCELLANY

separate writings collected in one volume

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

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WordMeaning
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
facileeasily accomplished or attained
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious