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 |
|---|---|
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |