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
heedto pay attention
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
rectifyto set right : remedy
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
rubrican authoritative rule
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration