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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tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
rompone that romps
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
fructifyto bear fruit
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future