GRE Word List

MISCELLANY

separate writings collected in one volume

The meaning of the word miscellany is separate writings collected in one volume.

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WordMeaning
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
parochialof or relating to a church parish
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender