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
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
inanimatenot animate:
mausoleuma large tomb
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
consortassociate
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there