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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| groom | bridegroom |
| paranoia | mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| ebullient | boiling |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |