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 |
|---|---|
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |