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
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
brawnthe flesh of a boar
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
limnto draw or paint on a surface
noisomenoxious
implyto express indirectly