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
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
paragona model of excellence or perfection
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself