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 |
|---|---|
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |