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
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
whimsywhim
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
desperatehaving lost hope
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing