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
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
amalgama mixture of different elements
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy