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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patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
apoplexystroke
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
invoketo petition for help or support
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
bookishof or relating to books