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 |
|---|---|
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| ramification | branch |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |