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
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
chafeirritate
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant