GRE Word List

ODYSSEY

a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune

The meaning of the word odyssey is a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.

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WordMeaning
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
notableworthy of note : remarkable
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)