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
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
repercussionreflection
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
viandan item of food
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane