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
Word | Meaning |
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fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
exude | to ooze out |
aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |