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
kudospraise given for achievement
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
unfetterto free from fetters
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
choicethe act of choosing : selection
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation