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 |
|---|---|
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| spectrum | a continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |