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 |
|---|---|
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |