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
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
leerysuspicious
gustythe sensation of taste
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
remunerativeserving to remunerate