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
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
attireto put garments on : dress
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic