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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
predilectionan established preference for something
brawnymuscular