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
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
savorthe taste or smell of something
redressto set right : remedy
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
bolstera long pillow or cushion